COVID catalysts: advanced materials

Hear from some of The University of Manchester's leading experts in advanced materials on how we can build back stronger after the coronavirus pandemic.

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  A 2-D world

  James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, explains how 2D materials can lead the way to a more sustainable recovery. 

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  Recovering the value of plastics

  Michael Shaver looks at the remergence of single-use plastics and approaches to sustainability.

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  Materials innovation will help transform the world’s energy ecosystem

  Sarah Haigh, a Professor of Materials Characterisation and Director of bp-ICAM, says this period of adjustment and change has coincided with bp’s announcement to become an integrated energy company. 

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  Innovation in wearable tech

  Henry Yi Li, Chair of Textile Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester, says ‘smart fabrics’ will be critical in helping to safeguard us from COVID-19.

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